James vs Montez

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Montez

Boy #2,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the mountains, mountain dweller"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latino American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,794
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monte, Tez

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Montez Rank #2,794

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2794 for Montez.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Montez ___

  • Montez Ray
  • Montez James
  • Montez Andre
  • Montez Lee
  • Montez Xavier
  • Montez Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Montez

Darius Malik Renata Esperanza Cruz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Montez more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Montez at #2794 in the United States.

What do James and Montez mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Montez means "of the mountains, mountain dweller" (Spanish origin).

Are James and Montez boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Montez is primarily a boy name.

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